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Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Gypsum or Azurite from Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

 
Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Gypsum or Azurite from Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Gypsum or Azurite from Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Gypsum or Azurite from Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona

DESCRIPTION:No. 63973
Mineral:Chrysocolla pseudomorph after Gypsum or Azurite
Locality:Ray Mine, Mineral Creek District, Pinal County, Arizona
Description:Bright blue-green formation of chrysocolla pseudomorphs after elongated crystals of undetermined species to 12 mm long. Bideaux (1995) states the original mineral has never been determined, but they are believed to be gypsum or azurite. Originally acquired from Wayne Thompson in 1976.
Overall Size:6x5x2 cm
Crystals:5-12 mm pseudos
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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